WILDLIFE CONNECTIONS

Picture yourself face-to-face feeding a rhino, or taking care of the colorful birds of the rainforest first thing in the morning. Interested?

Join us on an Up-close Animal Encounter. One of our expert Utah’s Hogle Zoo keepers will be your personal guide as they give you an insider’s look at the Zoo and share their passion for the animals in their care. Listen to stories of the animals’ antics and personality quirks that will open your eyes to what it takes to care for this wild menagerie. Please see Rules and Limitations below.

Cost includes Zoo admission!

Look for new animal encounters coming soon!

Space is limited so make your reservation today online or by visiting our Member and Guest Services office.

$175.00 per nonmember group*

- $160.00 per member group*

(Price includes regular Zoo admission)

Come meet one of our white rhinos for an up-close and personal encounter. This encounter is for up to four people and includes feeding a snack to the second largest land mammal on earth! You will learn about rhinos and the conservation efforts being made by Utah’s Hogle Zoo to help save this amazing species in the wild. One hundred percent of the purchase price goes to the International Rhino Foundation.

Located in designated area of outdoor yard

One-on-one with Rhino Keeper

Seasonal – April through October and weather dependent

Available Saturdays and Sundays

*Maximum 4 people per group

Minimum age: 8

Funds directed to International Rhino Foundation

Program requests must be made a minimum of 2 days in advance and not to exceed frequency guidelines outlined

$50.00 per nonmember

-$40.00 per member

(Price includes regular Zoo admission)

A bird lovers dream come true!Go behind the scenes with the Zoo Keepers of our Small Animal Building as they prepare breakfast for the animals in the Rainforest.Then head out and help place the diets throughout the habitat.Next, you will help the Keepers do their morning animal count and have a chance to see some of the unique wildlife that a lot of people miss when they come through this exhibit.

Approximate Length 20-30 min.

This experience is designed for ages 5 and up and can accommodate 1-5 Guests.

Advanced reservations required.

Rules and Limitations

All reservations are final. No refunds or exchanges

Encounters are limited to available dates and times

All Encounters start at the Member and Guest Service Office

Late arrivals will not be accommodated

Service animals cannot be accommodated during the encounter

Some physical limitations cannot be accommodated

Utah’s Hogle Zoo reserves the right to cancel any Encounter without prior notice